• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

    National Park Colorado

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  • US Highway 50 Closure

    US Highway 50 is currently closed between Montrose and Gunnison due to an accident (Wednesday, May 22, 2013).

News & Conditions

Updated May 9, 2013


ROADS

East Portal, South Rim and North Rim Roads are currently open, but could close again if winter conditions or rock fall exist.

 

CAMPGROUNDS
South Rim: OPEN, and water is available.
North Rim: OPEN, and water is available.
East Portal: OPEN, and water is available.
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Annual Climbing Route Closure
The annual closure to protect nesting raptors is in effect through July 15. More information »
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Did You Know?

Crystal Dam

Before the creation of 3 dams upstream of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Gunnison River was as much as 5 times more powerful than it is today.